Verse Comparison: Proverbs 17:17
American Standard Version
A friend loveth at all times; And a brother is born for adversity.
Amplified® Bible
A friend loves at all times, and is born, as is a brother, for adversity.
Contemporary English Version
A friend is always a friend, and relatives are born to share our troubles.
Darby English Version
The friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
Good News Bible
Friends always show their love. What are relatives for if not to share trouble?
King James Version
A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
New American Standard Bible
A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity.
New International Version
A friend loves at all times,
and a brother is born for adversity.
New King James Version
A friend loves at all times,
And a brother is born for adversity.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
A friend loves at all times, And a brother seems designed for adversity.
Revised Standard Version
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
Young's Literal Translation
At all times is the friend loving, And a brother for adversity is born.